Catch Up

One thing I forgot to mention a while ago, was that Myra and Graham organised a trip to see the Rocky Horror Show. The Rocky Horror show was created by a kiwi – Richard O Brian, and it was he who was directing. Having never seen the film or been to the theatre I didn’t really have a massively formed idea of what I was in for. But I did know I had to dress up. Here’s a picture of me dressed up.

Just where I live is a city garden & stately home (Mona Vale). They have Shakespeare plays every year and this year it was the Taming of the Shrew. It was excellent.

Last night we had Graham and Myra over for dinner. Maaike made a delicious pie from a recipe that her brother Sjoerd made for us. I tried a new (simple but yum) recipe for a lime cheesecakeish desert.

Marscarpone and Lime Tart

200g Ginger Bisc – crushed
50g butter – melted
500g Marscapone Cheese
40g Icing Sugar – sifted
Finely grated zest and juice of 2 – 3 limes

Mix biscuits and butter and push into the base of a 7 inch tin.

Beat marscapone, icing sugar, zest and juice of limes together. Spread
on based and chill for 30 mins.

Decorate as wish – chocolate, grapes etc.

It was also a chance to use the lovely forks I got many years ago for the bargain price of $15 from the charity shop. While I do get abuse for my reckless buying of stuff, I still reckon that every house needs specialised desert spoons and forks. As you can see from this photo, Maaike, Myra & Graham definitely feel the same.

In comparison for size, you can see the awesome chopping board that I bought a while ago (which I still receive abuse for buying.. however, I maintain that every good kitchen needs a good chopping board, and truly, this is the king of chopping boards).

It was also pointed out that my blog has been getting less attention of late. Mainly this is because starting a new job, however groovy, is quite a lot of work. Also, it would be fair to say that I have been quite… relaxed… for quite a while.. so the shock to the system is somewhat more than usual. I am enjoying it a lot though. Learning heaps, really supportive environment.

Still, off to Tasmania for 2 weeks on Saturday for Domhnall and Gills’ wedding – and I just can’t wait. Maaike and I will get some tramping and touring in beforehand.. will be great to have a good stretch of the legs. Lots of lovely pictures to follow.